The Triangle Classic is a community event involving players ages 12-and-under (12U) from towns within greater Raleigh-Durham, N.C. The one-day event will take place Oct. 30, 2010, at the USA Baseball National Training Complex at Thomas Brooks Park. The Town of Cary and USA Baseball have developed the Triangle Classic as an opportunity to further develop the skills of young baseball players in the local community. The Triangle Classic will focus on participation, fun, skill development and sportsmanship.

USA Baseball is the National Governing Body for all amateur baseball played in the United States, and it is also responsible for fielding America's National Teams for international events including the World Baseball Classic and the Olympic Games.

WHAT: The Triangle Classic hosted by USA Baseball and the Town of Cary, N.C.

WHO: Local youth teams

WHEN: Oct. 30, 2010

WHY: To introduce local youth to USA Baseball and the National Training Complex by offering a program that focuses on participation, fun, skill development, and sportsmanship

 Games will be played on fields with 50 foot mounds and 70 foot bases. The registration fee will cover all game, skills competition, Quickball and clinic needs for each team.
 Registration fee is $225 per team. A lunch option is available for an additional $5.00 per participant.
 Pre-Registration is available to the 2009 Triangle Classic participants beginning February 4, 2010. Pre-registration is non-refundable.
 Online registration via USABaseball.com opens May 1, 2010 on a first-come first-serve basis.
 The third annual event will include 16 local 12U teams.
 The rain date for the event will be Sunday, October 31, 2010.
 Team photo opportunities will be available.